Paradise Retreats Blog

One of the best advantages of staying in one of our vacation homes is that you’ll have a decked-out kitchen ready to go for whatever you want to cook up. Here are a few California recipes to break in your vacation kitchen with: Simple Baked Chicken Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Ingredients: • 10 chicken thighs • 4 tbsp olive oil • 2 tsp garlic powder •...

Santa Barbara is a city of culture and beauty, and you’ll find that atmosphere permeating every aspect of your visit, from the people to the architecture to the scrumptious, handcrafted cocktails you encounter. Head to our favorite establishments and taste all the best cocktails Santa Barbara has to offer. The Good Lion This contemporary cocktail bar is a fine way to spend an evening in the lovely city of Santa...

Winter is a fun time here in Santa Barbara, so you’re coming to us at the perfect time. Not only do we have fun winter activities for you to enjoy, but you’ll also get to experience Santa Barbara Winter sightseeing! Make sure to visit our favorite sightseeing hotspots while you’re in town: Mission Santa Barbara No matter the time of year, this is one of our favorite places to go...

Lying 11 miles east of Santa Barbara, the time-warped beach town of Carpinteria – so named because Chumash carpenters once built seafaring canoes here – is a laid-back place. You could easily spend an hour or two wandering in and out of antiques shops and beachy boutiques along Linden Ave, downtown’s main street and enjoy a relaxing night at our fantastic Carpinteria Dreamin’ vacation home. Avoid the summer crowds and...

The start of the year is the perfect time to visit Santa Barbara. Let the eclectic vibes, vibrant energy, and endless fun to be found in this city start your year out with a bang. There’s always something to do here, and you’ll want to make some time for these four  Santa Barbara events while you’re in town. Santa Barbara International Film Festival Jan 15 – 25, 2020 Santa Barbara,...

There’s no better way to kick off 2020 than with a trip to the California seaside. Santa Barbara is one of the most unique cities around, and you’ll have the time of your life on your first Santa Barbara vacation of 2020. Take some of these awesome ideas for what to do while you’re in town: Attend the International Film Festival Since 1986, January has been the time of year...

2019 is on its way out, and we’ll be closing the chapter on the 2010s. Hello, 2020! Let’s celebrate this landmark holiday in style, the New Year’s in Santa Barbara way. Come and visit us in one of the most unique and refreshing cities on the California coast. What better way to refresh yourself for the coming new year than celebrate this joyful holiday at our beautiful Ballard Canyon Ranch?...

Are you ready to get started on the hunt for your Santa Barbara vacation house rental? We have a catalog full of gorgeous homes waiting for you. The biggest factor to consider when you’re searching is the size of the group coming along with you. Is it just you and the one you love, or do you have some kids tagging along? Let us walk you through all the different...

Christmas is one of the most important times of the year, and we’re all excited for the upcoming Christmas 2019. Spend yours with us this year in gorgeous Santa Barbara at the beautiful Beachfront Bliss! The community spirit here makes for an unforgettable experience, and you’ll be so glad you joined us. Here are some of the things we’re most excited about during Christmas in Santa Barbara this year: Downtown...

There are so many options to choose from in our rental catalog, and you might be wondering what makes them each so special. It’s not just the unique architecture or the lasting comfort or the lovingly designed interiors. Our vacation rentals in Santa Barbara California are all decked out with all the amenities, too, which means that it will really feel like your home while you’re in town! Beach Access...